Approve Inventory Item No. 384 to provide a grant to Latino Business Foundation Silicon Valley in the amount of $7,000 relating to supporting two Business Academy cohorts of aspiring entrepreneurs, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (Arenas)
The document outlines a recommendation from Supervisor Sylvia Arenas to approve a grant of $7,000 to the Latino Business Foundation Silicon Valley for supporting two cohorts of a Business Academy aimed at aspiring entrepreneurs. The grant is part of a larger budget inventory item and is intended to provide technical assistance and coaching to participants. The item is set for final consideration on June 18, 2026.
Key points
The grant amount is $7,000 for the Latino Business Foundation Silicon Valley.
The funding supports two cohorts of a Business Academy for aspiring entrepreneurs.
The item is scheduled for final consideration on June 18, 2026.
Latino Business Foundation Silicon Valley has served 3,804 small businesses and graduated 1,189 individuals from their programs.
Programs funded must be open to eligible clients of all backgrounds.
Limitations
The document does not specify the exact date of the Board of Supervisors meeting for final approval beyond June 18, 2026.
There are unresolved placeholders in the document such as the specific fiscal year and other details that are not filled in.
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District One Supervisor Sylvia Arenas 128838 DATE: May 13, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Sylvia Arenas, Vice President SUBJECT: Budget Inventory Item 384 Latino Business Foundation Silicon Valley Business Academy RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve Inventory Item No. 384 to provide a grant to Latino Business Foundation Silicon Valley in the amount of $7,000 relating to supporting two Business Academy cohorts of aspiring entrepreneurs, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (Arenas) FISCAL IMPLICATIONS There is a one-time cost of $7,000. CONTRACT HISTORY Latino Business Foundation Silicon Valley received a Budget Inventory grant proposed by the Office of Supervisor Sylvia Arenas for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for $20,000 to support economic development of small businesses. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION The grant in the amount of $7,000 is proposed by Supervisor Arenas to be used in support of the Latino Business Foundation Silicon Valley, for support and mentorship of District 1 residents to achieve sustainable and fulfilling lives. If approved, two Business Academy cohorts made up of small business...
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Cover Sheet - Latino Business Foundation Silicon Valley - Business Academy
This document is a cover sheet for a funding request by the Latino Business Foundation Silicon Valley for $15,000. The funding is aimed at supporting economic development and opportunity from July to December 2026. The foundation is a nonprofit entity and has previously received funding from the County. The request includes details about the program's geographical reach, fiscal sponsorship, and compliance with grant requirements.
Key points
Entity requesting funding: Latino Business Foundation Silicon Valley
Amount requested: $15,000
Type of entity: Nonprofit
Geographical reach: District 1 and Countywide
Duration of program: July - December 2026
Previous funding received: URGJENT Grants and others totaling $250,000
Current contracts with County: $30,000 from First 5 Santa Clara County and others totaling $95,000
Funding will not be used for political or prohibited purposes
Limitations
The document does not specify the exact nature of the program or activities to be funded.
There are unresolved placeholders regarding the identification of a fiscal sponsor.
The document includes a recommendation for funding amount ($7,000) but does not clarify its relation to the requested amount.
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Budget Inventory Item Cover Sheet Entity or Individual(s) requesting funding: Latino Business Foundation Silicon Valley Amount of funding requested: $15,000 Type of Entity/Individual(s): Governmental Entity Other: ✔ Nonprofit Entity For-Profit Entity Note: Nonprofit and for-profit entities must provide current Certificate of Status from Secretary of State showing good standing to receive funding. Does Entity/Individual have a Fiscal Sponsor? ✔ No Yes (please identify): A Fiscal Sponsor is a nonprofit that is taking on responsibility for accepting and/or disbursing funds on behalf of the grantee or sponsored entity. Note: Fiscal Sponsors are available only for new initiatives or projects that have not yet incorporated, or for individuals. Nonprofits that are not in good standing with the California Secretary of State, and for-profit entities, may not use a fiscal sponsor. Geographical reach of program or activities to be funded: Or specific district(s) (check all that apply): ✔ District 1 ✔ Countywide District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 Multi-year? ✔ No Yes Levine Act: The entity/individual will provide required Levine Act...